Brief
East Coast Radio marks 30 years with province‑wide birthday roadshow
The station took its birthday party to listeners in Windermere, Shelly Beach, Howick and Umdloti, handing out R30,000 and R3,000 prizes.
By Felo News Desk · Published
East Coast Radio marked its 30th anniversary on Friday, 9 October 2026 by taking the celebration to listeners across KwaZulu‑Natal, according to Bizcommunity.
What happened
The day began with the East Coast Breakfast team broadcasting live from Humble Coffee in Windermere. While on‑air, the station announced the winner of the “ECR Fugitive” competition – a listener who collected a R30,000 cash prize after the fugitive was tracked down at the venue. The roadshow then moved to Platō Coffee in Shelly Beach, where host Carol Ofori welcomed fans, to Yard 41 in Howick with Danny Guselli, and finally to Tylers in Umdloti where presenters Stacey and J Sbu met listeners. At each stop, attendees received treats supplied by the host cafés and a further R3,000 cash prize was awarded to a lucky participant.
What the reports add
The Bizcommunity article notes that the birthday theme was “30 years. Because of you”, emphasizing gratitude to the station’s audience. It also explains that the celebrations are part of a broader campaign that includes a R100,000 social‑media survey competition, allowing listeners who missed the live events to win a share of the prize pool. In total, the campaign puts R500,000 in prizes on offer – R400,000 for the Fugitive competition and R100,000 for the online survey.
What was said
Managing director Mzuvele Mthethwa said, “Thirty years of East Coast Radio is thirty years of KZN stories, voices, music, laughter and memories. None of that happens without our listeners. This birthday was about taking the celebration to them, thanking them for being part of our journey and creating new memories together.”
How it came about
East Coast Radio first aired in 1996 and has grown into a key regional broadcaster. The 30th‑anniversary roadshow builds on the station’s tradition of community engagement, linking back to earlier Felo News coverage of local events that highlight KZN’s cultural scene.
Key facts
- East Coast Radio celebrated its 30th anniversary on 9 Oct 2026 with live broadcasts in four KZN locations. (bizcommunity.com)
- A listener won R30,000 in the ECR Fugitive competition at Humble Coffee, Windermere. (bizcommunity.com)
- A separate R3,000 cash prize was given to a lucky attendee at the roadshow. (bizcommunity.com)
- The overall birthday campaign offers R500,000 in prizes, including a R100,000 social‑media survey competition. (bizcommunity.com)
- Managing director Mzuvele Mthethwa highlighted the role of listeners in the station’s three‑decade history. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “East Coast Radio takes its 30th birthday celebrations across KZN – because of you”
